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HF05 HRU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Gold Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,533 mi
Last recorded88,533 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 HRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 88,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 87,829 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 87,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 87,773 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 86,570 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive further investigation needed undertray has a large amount of oil on it (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 88,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive further investigation needed undertray has a large amount of oil on it (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,726 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of an engine oil leak engine under tray lot of oil

Fail 5 Nov 2021 83,679 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of an engine oil leak engine under tray lot of oil

Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 80,695 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front front running lights keep turning on and off could confuse other road users

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,674 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 78,671 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,956 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 76,955 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,678 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,893 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 68,893 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 63,751 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 57,796 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,632 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,643 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,117 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,720 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,430 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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HF05 HRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Gold with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF05 HRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF05 HRU registered?

HF05 HRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is HF05 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF05 HRU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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